Can I Drive More Speakers With My 2ch Integrated?


I recently bought a Krell S-300i integrated amp. The plan was to use it to drive my main speakers, but I also have two additional pairs. My initial thought was to connect the other 2 pairs to a second amp/receiver which would be connected to the Krell. Problem? The Krell only has a preout, no tape out, so if I did it that way, I wouldn't have independent vol. control, as all speakers would only respond to the Krell's volume control. Any suggestions?
Thanks
thaluc

Showing 1 response by mapman

Yes. You just need a decent quality speaker switch.

A speaker switch will take a single pair of stereo speaker leads in and provide multiple output leads that can be switched in in various combinations as needed.

I use a Niles 6 way speaker switch to run my system via in-wall speaker wiring I had installed when the house was built to any combo of 5 speakers I have currently in various rooms in my house (one of the six outputs provided is currently not being used).

The Niles switch works quite well + I can highly recommend it. I think it cost about $100 when I bought it new several years back.